Antique Gilt Sofa
19th Century French Rococo Antique Gilt Sofa
Wool, Silk, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Gilt Sofa
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Satin, Cotton
1820s English Regency Antique Gilt Sofa
Rosewood, Zebra Wood, Amboyna
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Gilt Sofa
Mahogany, Giltwood
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Gilt Sofa
Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Other Antique Gilt Sofa
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Walnut
1810s British Regency Antique Gilt Sofa
Metal
Mid-19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Gilt Sofa
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Fabric, Wood
19th Century British Regency Antique Gilt Sofa
Rosewood, Satinwood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Gold, Gold Leaf
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gilt Sofa
Mohair, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Gilt Sofa
Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilt Sofa
Birch
18th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Linen, Wood
1820s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Gilt Sofa
Silk, Birch, Oak, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Gilt Sofa
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gilt Sofa
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Sofa
Bronze
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Antique Gilt Sofa
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Gilt Sofa
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Gilt Sofa
Wool, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
19th Century Swedish Dutch Colonial Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood, Fabric, Giltwood, Upholstery
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Sofa
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Tapestry, Giltwood
17th Century British Chippendale Antique Gilt Sofa
Brass
Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Gilt Sofa
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Sofa
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Sofa
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Gilt Sofa
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Gilt Sofa
Fruitwood
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
Fabric, Beech
18th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Poplar
1920s French Art Deco Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
19th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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